He first appears with his team as they discover their next opponent, Karasuno[1]. Like his teammates, Bobata appears to be confident that they'll defeat Karasuno.

Later on, Bobata and Terushima approach Kiyoko at the end of the tournament[2]. Despite her protests, Terushima continuously asks for her number while Bobata stands next to him. They're soon intercepted by Hinata, whom Bobata watches curiously. Johzenji encounters Karasuno again as they're leaving and Bobata watches Asahi as he passes by, unnerving the latter.